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Buxton Notes: Aug. 22

Parade brings smiles The annual parade for the combined Buxton Day Community Day and Dorcas Fest Aug. 17 attracted a large throng that lined Route 112. Town Clerk John Myers, parade organizer, said the parade brings the community together for an upbeat event. “It is wonderful to see all the smiling faces both young and […]

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We Love to Eat: Aug. 22

Casco summer barbecue picnic supper – Saturday, Aug. 24, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Chicken, pork, burgers, hot dogs, salads, beans, watermelon, and homemade blueberry desserts. $12, $5 ages 8 and under. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 28, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., […]

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Buxton Notes: Aug. 15

SAD 6’s Marean appears in horse racing publication SAD 6 board member Don Marean and his wife, Linda, were recently featured in an article in online publication Harness Racing Update. The article is called “Don Marean is Harness Racing’s Maine Man.” Marean, a former state legislator representing Buxton and Hollis, has long been involved in […]

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Buxton Notes: Aug. 8

Gearing up for Community Day Registrations of units, floats and individuals are still open for the annual Community Day parade on Aug. 17, according to Town Clerk John Myers. Community Day, with a Play Every Day 5K road race, is held in conjunction with the Hollis-Buxton Dorcas Society Fest and the Tory Hill Meeting House […]

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We Love to Eat: Aug. 8

Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 14, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and a beverage, provided by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food program. Live music and free blood pressure checks. Buxton bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 17, 5-6 p.m., North Congregational Church of Buxton, […]

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Buxton Notes: Aug. 1

Bonny Eagle senior gets Mitchell scholarship Bonny Eagle High School senior Kallie Warner was named to the 2024 list of Mitchell Institute scholarship recipients. She is among 184 students statewide to be given the awards. The Mitchell Institute is a Maine-based nonprofit and research organization founded by U.S. Senator George Mitchell. Its goal is to […]

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We Love to Eat: July 25

Buxton haddock supper buffet – Saturday, July 27, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, July 31, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and a beverage, provided by […]